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Orange the World

Orange the World

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SI Guernsey have an ongoing project to raise awareness of gender based violence and empower the local community to  be aware, and know where they can seek help. As part of the United Nations Orange the World campaign on 25th November which is the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Viloence against Women Guernsey Soroptimists put pairs of Orange shoes on the steps near the market. Members we there to talk to passing people and handed out Loves Me/ Loves Me not leaflets and bookmark.                                                  To raise awareness of Orange the World Beau Sejour was lit up in Orange on Saturday and an Orange Flag was kindly raised by Elizabeth College and is  flying above the  St Peter Port skyline

Elimination of Violence Against Women

Elimination of Violence Against Women

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November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and is the start of 16 days of activism across the world. Unesco’s campaign is Orange the World. The last day of activism is December 10th which is Human Rights Day In support of this last year  – 2022 we painted or sprayed 100 pairs of shoes orange. We asked shops display a single shoe somewhere in thier window for 16 days of activism. On the first day  we put pairs of  shoes on the market steps. The idea was to start a conversation about the issue of domestic violence The old shoes, which had been destined for the bin, included women’s, men’s and children’s, to illustrate that all can be victims. ‘Local statistics are that one in six men and one in three women will be subject to some form of

Loves Me Loves Me Not

Loves Me Loves Me Not

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SI Guernsey has printed posters showing what a good relationship looks like. The have been posted around the island in public places such as the hospital and library, in doctors and dentists etc. The Share Nurses distribute the bookmarks as part of their PSHE lessons./                              

Lavender Planting at Les Caches

Lavender Planting at Les Caches

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Autumn 2020 Members planted lavender plugs which overwintered in a greenhouse.   June 2021 Members went to Les Caches Farm which is owned by the National Trust. We planted  out the  200  lavender plants which we have grown from plugs.  The project started last September  and was completed  by planting them along the entrance drive to the property.     Autumn 2023 This year we have harvested the lavender and made lavender bags. We hope that the National Trust will sell them at the farm and other venues.